When you’re trying/looking to get a decent workout with a smaller/limited budget at your disposal, the reliability, versatility and convenience of free weights is hard to beat. All the marketing hype about gym machines/multi gyms/home fitness machines, which promise to get you a fabulous body in a couple of weeks, don’t tell you the whole story. These gym machines/multi gyms/home fitness machines are very expensive, designed for the average height and build and often complex to set up and use.
Instead of purchasing something large and expensive, get something simple to start your home gym and prove your commitment. A dumbbell set, resistance bands or adjustable dumbbells are great start.
Adjustable dumbbells are just like fixed dumbbells with the unique advantage that they are adjustable. This means you can add on or remove weights to suit the exercise you are performing for the body part you’d like to tone, and you can match the weight to your current fitness level. Adjustable dumbbells also allow weight changes in smaller increments of 2.5 lbs, which can be a big advantage when you’re looking to increase lifting weight gradually. Fixed weights typically come in 5 lb multiples, which many people find is too big of a jump.
One of the most effective ways to work out is to alternate different movements and weights with your exercise to work as many muscles as possible. Adjustable dumbbell set is a quick and easy way to change your dumbbell quickly to a new weight. Many sets will also come in a convenient carrying case so you can easily put it away in your home or apartment or take it with you if you want to work out elsewhere.
There are many different types of adjustable dumbbell sets that range from simple and inexpensive to more high tech and expensive. Also, the amount of weight that you are dumbbell can provide will also affect the price. A major factor will be if the dumbbell is adjusted automatically or manually. Automatic adjustable dumbbells can have their weight changed with the turn of a knob which saves an enormous amount of time. To start, consider a simple manual adjustable dumbbell to start your fitness journey.
However, if you have the space, the funds, and are looking to start your own home gym, you may want to consider splurging and buying many dumbbells of a set weight. The convenience and ease may be worth the extra cost. To keep your home gym organized, dumbbell racks are essential and also allow for quick change between workouts.
William Douglas contributes to several fitness websites. Visit Health, Exercise & Fitness Today to learn even more about different free weight options or to find the ideal exercise machine that is for you.. This article, How To Decide/Deciding Between Getting an Adjustable Dumbbell Set/Adjustable Dumbbells or Free Weights is available for free reprint.
